SG1 5QS is a safe, established residential area on Meredith Road, 0.2km from Moss Bury School in Stevenage. Administratively it sits within Pin Green ward and the Stevenage constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG1 5QS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SG1 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00120763 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEREDITH ROAD, SG1 5QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEREDITH ROAD, SG1 5QS.
216
47
£ 43,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG1 5QS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SG1 5QS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG1 5QS. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 144,000
2 sales · Mean £ 144,000
Terraced
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG1 5QS has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Larwood School
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Bedwell Primary School
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Martins Wood Primary School
Giles Junior School
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Best One - Alpha Supermarket0.8 km
- Newton General Store0.7 km
- The Local1.0 km
- International Superstore0.6 km
- The Oval Wines0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Timebridge Community Centre0.9 km
- Daisy's Kitchen0.7 km
- Harvester Restaurant1.0 km
- Chells Cafe1.0 km
- Gangnam Restaurant1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden's Place1.0 km
- Rupa Tandoori0.8 km
- Times Square Pizza0.9 km
- FryHouse0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Lytton Players0.4 km
- Drapers Arms1.0 km
- Glebe Sports1.0 km
- Times Club & Institute0.7 km
- The Almond Tree0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn, Stevenage1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage2.3 km
- Knebworth5.2 km
- Hitchin7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Webb Rise0.1 km
- Webb Rise0.1 km
- Douglas Drive0.2 km
- Chells Way0.2 km
- Fairlands Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG15QS · Data under Open Government Licence